Petroleum Engineer
OFO No: 214607
Other names for Petroleum Engineer:
- Biofuels Engineer
- Gas Engineer
- Mud Engineer
- Natural Gas Engineer
- Oil Refinery Engineer
- Petroleum Engineering Technologist
- Petro-physical Engineer
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What is a Petroleum Engineer?
A Petroleum Engineer plans and organises the engineering aspects of finding and extracting petroleum or natural gas from our planet.
What does a Petroleum Engineer do?
- researches and determines location of extraction of coal, metallic ore, non-mtealillic mminrerals, building materials (stone & gravel) etc
- determines the best method of extracting these materials
- determines best drilling site
- plans the layouts of shafts and tunnels for construction
- researches best transportation methods of water, oil etc
- maintains safety standards
- liaises with all technical staff (geologists etc)
- studies deposits to determine the quality
Are you . . . ?
- interested in the petroleum industry?
- interested in engineering?
- good at maths and science?
- responsible and reliable?
- intelligent?
- a problem solver?
- observant?
How do I become a Petroleum Engineer?
PATH 1
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering
- North West University
- University of Cape Town
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Kwazulu-Natal
- University of Pretoria
- University of Stellenbosch
- University of the Witswatersrand
PATH 2
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering
- 3 Years workplace experience (register as Candidate Engineering Technician with ECSA)
- Professional Review (apply for registration as a Professional Engineering Technician after review has taken place)
- Designation: Professional Engineer. NOTE: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the designation Professional Engineer.
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
ENGINEERING COUNCIL of SA (ECSA)
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Land Surveyor or Chemical Engineer
Is becoming a Petroleum Engineer the right choice for me?